The average bus between Folkestone and Ludlow takes 12h 25m and the fastest bus takes 9h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Ludlow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Folkestone and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Ludlow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Ludlow station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Folkestone to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ludlow Fish Bar station.
The distance between Folkestone and Ludlow is 303.5 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Ludlow Fish Bar via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Newhall Street, Halesowen Bus Station, and Kidderminster Bus Station in around 10h 5m.